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Sand Layers {InstaScience}

August 12, 2016 by Paige Hudson

Have you ever noticed the different layers of sand when you dig a hole on the beach? Learn about these layers in an instant!

Have you ever noticed the different layers of sand when you dig a hole on the beach? Sand is composed of tiny grains of minerals, but did you know that some of these grains are heavier than others. Lightly-colored sand, which is composed mainly of quartz is lighter than darkly-colored sand, which has other minerals, like iron, in each grain. The sand you see on the beach is constantly changing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: earth science, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: fall, instascience, planet earth, spring, summer, winter

Sunset {InstaScience}

August 5, 2016 by Paige Hudson

Learn about sunsets in an instant!

The beauty of a sunset can take your breath away. The reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows can be stunning, but why don’t we see this every night? Sunset is the time of day when the sun dips below the horizon. As this happens, the light from the sun travels a farther distance. During this journey, the different wavelengths or light are scattered by water and dust in the atmosphere. The shorter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: earth science, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: fall, instascience, planet earth, spring, summer, winter

Sand Dunes {InstaScience}

June 30, 2016 by Paige Hudson

If you have been to the beach, you have probably seen sand dunes. But do you know how these sand dunes are formed or how they change? Read to get the answers.

If you have been to the beach, you have most likely seen sand dunes. They are those bumps you have to traverse before you get to the real prize - the beach! But did you know that those dunes serve a purpose? Today, we are going to dig into the dunes and learn about this amazing ecosystem. There are interior sands dunes, like the ones you find at the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: earth science, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: fall, instascience, planet earth, spring, summer, winter

Sand {InstaScience}

June 16, 2016 by Paige Hudson

If you love to visit the beach during the summer, you know what it is like to deal with sand. Come on over to see what exactly sand is and what makes it up!

As a mom, I hate the way it sticks to just about everything. And don’t get me started about how sand changes that quick snack you had planned to eat on the beach! But as a scientist, sand fascinates me. So, today as a part of our month of beach science - I, the scientist-side of me, am going to share with you all about sand. If you Google “sand images” you will come up with a huge variety of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: earth science, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: fall, instascience, planet earth, rocks, spring, summer, winter

Welcome to the Elemental Blogging Laboratory

 
profile picWelcome to the Elemental Blogging Laboratory, a.k.a. the Eb Lab. Here at the lab, I have the pleasure of sharing with you all my passion for mixing up solutions for homeschool science! My name is Paige Hudson. I am a homeschooling mom and science curriculum writer for Elemental Science.
 
Why do I call this blog the "Eb Lab"? It is because I am scientist at heart and by profession, so it pretty much spills into everything I do. I love to share tips and tools with fellow educators as they seek to share science with their students!
 
That is what this blog is all about. One homeschooler to another, sharing her area of expertise, seeking to support you as you teach your students about the wonders of science.
 
So, grab your lab coat, notebook, and goggles...well maybe not the goggles because let's face it nobody looks good in those...and you probably don't have a lab coat lying around your house either...
 
So, grab a cup of coffee and notebook, and head on in to the Eb Lab to gather tools for homeschool science, tips for homeschooling, and the latest Elemental Science news!
 
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